In 2009 I made one of those discoveries that we readers live for: A new author whose books I loved. The author was Deanna Raybourn and the books were the first three in her series featuring Lady Julia Grey, a Victorian aristocrat who finds herself in circumstances she could never have imagined and discovers talents she never knew she had. And, of course, there is Nicholas, the most enigmatic —and intriguing — man she’s ever meant. I recommend the books — Silent in the Grave, Silent in the Sanctuary, and Silent on the Moor — to everyone who enjoys romantic historical mysteries.
Deanna Raybourn has a new historical mystery coming out on March 1. The Dead Travel Fast is not a Lady Julia Grey story, but instead is a stand-alone that represents a return to the classic Gothics so many of us remember with much fondness — it even takes place in a crumbling and mysterious castle in Transylvania. I loved it.
To celebrate the release, Deanna Raybourn took the time to answer a few of my questions. And, even better for 10 lucky readers, we’ve got 10 copies of The Dead Travel Fast to give away, thanks to the generosity of Mira. To enter for your chance to win a copy, all you need to do is comment to this post by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th. The usual caveats apply: Due to high shipping costs, this contest is open only to U.S. and Canadian readers. And, since the giveaway is designed to get advance copies of books into the hands of readers who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them, if you review for another Web site or blog, please don’t enter. Winners will be announced here on Friday morning.
Ready to hear from Deanna?
Deanna, thanks so much for joining us today. Could you please tell our readers a bit about the plot of The Dead Travel Fast?
Thanks for inviting me! The Dead Travel Fast is a mid-Victorian Gothic that follows the adventures of novelist Theodora Lestrange as she leaves her sedate life in Edinburgh for a crumbling castle in the Carpathians—and a nobleman who may or may not be a vampire…
I enjoyed the book so much and loved that it was a return to the kind of classic Gothic romances I devoured in my early teens. A mysterious, decaying castle; a brooding, enigmatic count; a growing chorus of whispering from the villagers about all sorts of terrible goings-on – the tension in the book builds so deliciously. There are shades, as well, of classic horror novels, including, of course, Dracula, since the book takes place in Transylvania in the mid 19th century. Did you have fun revisiting the Gothic formula?
I had a wonderful time! I grew up reading Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, M.M. Kay, so writing a classic Gothic was just tremendous fun. This book was a love letter of sorts to all of those writers who came before, from the Romantics who started the genre with their fog-shrouded mountains and chain-rattling ghosts, to every mid-twentieth century writer who used the phrase, “Had I but known…” I think Gothics occupy a soft spot for loads of readers who are deeply nostalgic about them, and I wanted to write a book that Gothic fans would enjoy. I twisted it a touch with the folklore and vampire themes, but I am very pleased that it is structurally a traditional Gothic—and that it reads that way!
The setting in The Dead Travel Fast almost seems to be a third major character. The people of Roumania are so dramatically different in their beliefs and attitudes than the Londoners many of us are far more familiar with in our reading about that I was constantly reminded that I was reading about very unique people in a very unique place. What do you think the unusual setting brought to the book? And did you get the chance to visit Roumainia?
I was actually planning a trip to Transylvania, and I was hugely disappointed to have to cancel it. The setting was absolutely essential to this book. It simply would not have been the same story if I had moved the action to London or Paris. I needed those grim mountains and shadowy forests to set the scene, and more importantly, I needed a heroine completely out of her element. What started me off with this book was a newspaper clipping describing how Transylvanian villagers exhumed a suspected vampire and performed an elaborate and gruesome ritual to bind him to his grave. It sounded like something entirely Medieval, but it was dated 2004. There are to this day places where the customs and beliefs I wrote about still exist, and that astonishes me. I also relied heavily upon Emily Gerard’s The Land Beyond the Forest for my research. It’s a divine book, written from a British woman traveler’s perspective about Transylvania when very few people knew anything about the land or its people. I was actually able to get my hands on a first edition, the same printing Bram Stoker used when he was writing Dracula! Gerard made one or two errors regarding the language, but the book is absolutely riveting.
What do you like most about Theodora and Andrei?
For starters, I love how different they are from Julia and Nicholas. Theodora is a middle-class young woman who has to rely very much upon herself. She is resourceful and clever, and perhaps not quite as nice as Julia, and definitely not as scatty. Andrei is a force of nature. He is something of a rogue, but he has a tremendously vulnerable side as well. His smooth, mannered exterior is partly a reflection of his aristocratic upbringing, but it’s also a very useful tool for keeping people at bay. He is a man of many secrets—and perhaps even more questions—about himself and the legacy of his birthright.
Though The Dead Travel Fast is decidedly different from your previous books it also felt very much as if you were sticking to what you know and what readers expect from you in terms of style. In other words, I would have no trouble – no trouble at all – in recommending the book to everyone who enjoyed the Lady Julia Grey series. How do you think this one differs and, on the other hand, what do you see as the similarities?
One of the most difficult accomplishments for a writer is developing a distinctive voice, creating a narrative rhythm that is so unique a reader will know it’s your book without seeing your name on the cover. It took a lot of work and a lot of time to develop that voice for the Lady Julia Grey Series. Then when I went to write The Dead Travel Fast, I had to do it all over again! I loved the challenge. Both of my narrators are British women, but Julia is an aristocrat with a somewhat insouciant attitude. Theodora is much more serious and, since she is experiencing a culture that is entirely foreign to her, she’s a keen observer of what people are doing and why, and perhaps a little more thoughtful while Julia is more inclined to take action first and think later. My hope was to create a book that read differently from the series, but could still be enjoyed by someone who loves the Julia Grey books.
We always ask every author we interview at AAR about what’s up next. With you, I find myself craving reassurance: Do you intend to continue the fabulous story of Lady Julia Grey?
Absolutely—I just finished writing Dark Road to Darjeeling, the next installment in the series. It is set on a tea plantation in the foothills of the Himalayas, and Nicholas and Julia find themselves enmeshed in another investigation together, in spite of his attempts to shake her off! This book also sees the return of a few characters we haven’t seen for awhile, and introduces an arch-villain for the first time. It’s due out in October, and I cannot wait to share it with readers!
And this reader cannot wait to read it! Remember, to enter for your chance to win one of 10 advance copies, comment to this post by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th. If you’re not one of the lucky winners, take heart! The Dead Travel Fast is available on March 1st.
– Sandy AAR
Fangirl squeeee!! I grew up on the gothics. I read them all; good and bad. And when they were good (Holt, Stewart, Whitney) they were very, very good. And this sounds like another good one. It has been on my wish list since last year. I would dearly love to win a copy. Sign me up.
Fangirl squeeee!! I grew up on the gothics. I read them all; good and bad. And when they were good (Holt, Stewart, Whitney) they were very, very good. And this sounds like another good one. It has been on my wish list since last year. I would dearly love to win a copy. Sign me up.
Good mornong. I’m one of your readers who loves the Julia Grey books and will eagarly await the next in October.
I generally don’t read vampire inspired books, but “”The Dead Travel Fast”” just might be my first.
Deanna, you have wowed me with your writings so far. It’s hard to put your books down.
Good luck with your new one.
elainec
Good mornong. I’m one of your readers who loves the Julia Grey books and will eagarly await the next in October.
I generally don’t read vampire inspired books, but “”The Dead Travel Fast”” just might be my first.
Deanna, you have wowed me with your writings so far. It’s hard to put your books down.
Good luck with your new one.
elainec
Oh my, this sounds awesome! I still have the first two Lady Julia mysteries in my TBR. After reading this, I’m pulling them out next!
Oh my, this sounds awesome! I still have the first two Lady Julia mysteries in my TBR. After reading this, I’m pulling them out next!
I have never read a gothic, except for Jane Eyre. This sounds very interesting and if I don’t win, I’ll be sure and buy a copy.
I have never read a gothic, except for Jane Eyre. This sounds very interesting and if I don’t win, I’ll be sure and buy a copy.
Loved all the Silent books. Definitely will read this one also.
Loved all the Silent books. Definitely will read this one also.
I am definitely looking forward to this. I too grew up on Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt, and I miss the real gothic flavor. Had I but known …
I am definitely looking forward to this. I too grew up on Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt, and I miss the real gothic flavor. Had I but known …
This looks fantastic! Love, love, LOVE the Lady Julia series and am looking forward to this one as well! Deanna — you totally rock!
This looks fantastic! Love, love, LOVE the Lady Julia series and am looking forward to this one as well! Deanna — you totally rock!
I am really looking forward to reading this book. I, too, loved reading gothic novels growing up and have enjoyed Deanna’s other books immensely.
I am really looking forward to reading this book. I, too, loved reading gothic novels growing up and have enjoyed Deanna’s other books immensely.
Would love to find a new author to enjoy and I will definitely pursue her prior series!
Would love to find a new author to enjoy and I will definitely pursue her prior series!
I’ve been searching for a new author who can write a traditional gothic to rival those I read as a teenager. I’ll put this book by Deanna Raybourn on my list of books not to be missed.
What would we do without AAR to guide us in the book buying process? There isn’t a website that compares. Thanks for all you do!
I’ve been searching for a new author who can write a traditional gothic to rival those I read as a teenager. I’ll put this book by Deanna Raybourn on my list of books not to be missed.
What would we do without AAR to guide us in the book buying process? There isn’t a website that compares. Thanks for all you do!
It looks like a good one. Please enter me!
It looks like a good one. Please enter me!
This looks interesting. Please throw my name in the hat.
This looks interesting. Please throw my name in the hat.
Sounds like a great book and I would love to read it.
Sounds like a great book and I would love to read it.
I loved both Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Lady Julia Grey series! So it is inevitable that I will love The Dead Travel Fast.
I loved both Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Lady Julia Grey series! So it is inevitable that I will love The Dead Travel Fast.
I loved the Lady Julia Grey books and am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. I recommended them to my mystery reading friends, who swear they don’t like romance, and they loved the books, too. They have a wonderful atmosphere, so I can imagine that Ms. Raybourn had good time and did an excellent job on the Gothic.
I loved the Lady Julia Grey books and am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. I recommended them to my mystery reading friends, who swear they don’t like romance, and they loved the books, too. They have a wonderful atmosphere, so I can imagine that Ms. Raybourn had good time and did an excellent job on the Gothic.
My first foray into Gothics was reading Victoria Holt and quickly branching out to Mary Stewart. Even though I loved the Lady Julia books, I am looking forward to this return to the Gothics I loved as a teenager.
My first foray into Gothics was reading Victoria Holt and quickly branching out to Mary Stewart. Even though I loved the Lady Julia books, I am looking forward to this return to the Gothics I loved as a teenager.
Sign me up! I really enjoyed the Julia Grey mysteries!
Sign me up! I really enjoyed the Julia Grey mysteries!
Can’t wait to try this author.
Can’t wait to try this author.
Ms. Raybourn writes compelling stories, with well-defined characters and plots. Her Julia Grey series is fine and I’m anticipating the next one. I think any book which makes one think fondly of Mary Stewart days has much to commend it. Since I read almost as many paranormals as I do historicals – and my paperback “”intake”” goes from five to ten novels a week, probably depending upon how anxious I am to remove the dust from my house – I’m looking forward to her move from history with mystery to history with fangs.
Ms. Raybourn writes compelling stories, with well-defined characters and plots. Her Julia Grey series is fine and I’m anticipating the next one. I think any book which makes one think fondly of Mary Stewart days has much to commend it. Since I read almost as many paranormals as I do historicals – and my paperback “”intake”” goes from five to ten novels a week, probably depending upon how anxious I am to remove the dust from my house – I’m looking forward to her move from history with mystery to history with fangs.
Wow, looks interesting… I definitely don’t read enough from this genre, but I’ll definitely look forward to this one!
Wow, looks interesting… I definitely don’t read enough from this genre, but I’ll definitely look forward to this one!
Sounds great! I’m looking forward to reading.
Sounds great! I’m looking forward to reading.
The Lady Julia Grey books were excellent. I loved them and have managed to hook one of the women I work with on them too. Naturally then, I am very excited to hear that another is coming out this autumn. In the meantime however, I am cannot wait to read The Dead Travel Fast (such a great title). It sounds as though it going to be absolutely fascinating. By the way, one of the many things I love about the Lady Julia series is seeing how crimes are solved without DNA, finger print databases, tox screens and ballistics. Thank you Deanna, for such unique and interesting reads.
The Lady Julia Grey books were excellent. I loved them and have managed to hook one of the women I work with on them too. Naturally then, I am very excited to hear that another is coming out this autumn. In the meantime however, I am cannot wait to read The Dead Travel Fast (such a great title). It sounds as though it going to be absolutely fascinating. By the way, one of the many things I love about the Lady Julia series is seeing how crimes are solved without DNA, finger print databases, tox screens and ballistics. Thank you Deanna, for such unique and interesting reads.
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Please enter me in the giveaway.
I have eagerly devoured each Julia Grey as it was released and am eagerly awaiting The Dead Travel Fast. Like many others “”of a certain age”” I grew up on the classic Gothic and always seek out any new titles published. I know Deanna Raybourn will do justice to the genre.
I have eagerly devoured each Julia Grey as it was released and am eagerly awaiting The Dead Travel Fast. Like many others “”of a certain age”” I grew up on the classic Gothic and always seek out any new titles published. I know Deanna Raybourn will do justice to the genre.
Sign me up! 🙂
Sign me up! 🙂
I positively LOVE Deanna Raybourn! She is one of my favorite authors, if not my absolute favorite. I would love to win a copy of The Dead Travel Fast.
I positively LOVE Deanna Raybourn! She is one of my favorite authors, if not my absolute favorite. I would love to win a copy of The Dead Travel Fast.
I loved all the Julia Grey books and look forward to your new one. I also grew up on Holt, Stewart, et. al. Thank you for giving your strong fan group a new book!
I loved all the Julia Grey books and look forward to your new one. I also grew up on Holt, Stewart, et. al. Thank you for giving your strong fan group a new book!
I have been looking forward to this book for months! Can’t wait to read it. I am also glad to hear that Lady Julia will be back again in a new story. I’ll be adding that one to my list as well.
I have been looking forward to this book for months! Can’t wait to read it. I am also glad to hear that Lady Julia will be back again in a new story. I’ll be adding that one to my list as well.
I have never read anything by Ms. Raybourn but you had me at “”gothic.”” I would love a chance to win this book and even if I don’t, it’s now on my radar. Thanks!
I have never read anything by Ms. Raybourn but you had me at “”gothic.”” I would love a chance to win this book and even if I don’t, it’s now on my radar. Thanks!
Would love a chance to read this book. Sounds fantastic!
Would love a chance to read this book. Sounds fantastic!
Ohh! I want to read this book! I have to echo Scorpio M. even if I don’t win – I will get it sooner or later.
Ohh! I want to read this book! I have to echo Scorpio M. even if I don’t win – I will get it sooner or later.
I cannot wait for any new book you’ve written. The Dead Travels Fast sounds great. Absolutely loved the Julia Grey series.
I cannot wait for any new book you’ve written. The Dead Travels Fast sounds great. Absolutely loved the Julia Grey series.
I’m so glad AAR interviewed this author. I hadn’t yet heard of Deanna Raybourn and, always looking for new authors to try, am very intrigued by her description of The Dead Travel Fast, as well as her Lady Julia Grey series. They sound like they’ll all be entertaining, hard-to-put-down reads!
I’m so glad AAR interviewed this author. I hadn’t yet heard of Deanna Raybourn and, always looking for new authors to try, am very intrigued by her description of The Dead Travel Fast, as well as her Lady Julia Grey series. They sound like they’ll all be entertaining, hard-to-put-down reads!
Wow–thanks for all the book love! I am so happy y’all are enjoying the series so much, and I hope you are just as fond of The Dead Travel Fast.
And I WILL be using the phrase “”from history with mystery to history with fangs””, Eleanor!
Wow–thanks for all the book love! I am so happy y’all are enjoying the series so much, and I hope you are just as fond of The Dead Travel Fast.
And I WILL be using the phrase “”from history with mystery to history with fangs””, Eleanor!
Ooh ooh ooh! Me want! I’ve turned a dozen friends around the world onto the Julia Grey books, and I’d love to read The Dead Travel Fast.
Ooh ooh ooh! Me want! I’ve turned a dozen friends around the world onto the Julia Grey books, and I’d love to read The Dead Travel Fast.
Oh, I’d love to read this Gothic romance and I’ll definitely be checking out her other books!
Oh, I’d love to read this Gothic romance and I’ll definitely be checking out her other books!
I can’t wait to read this. Totally love Julia Grey.
I can’t wait to read this. Totally love Julia Grey.
I do so love the Julia Grey books. I’m also a regular visitor to Deanna’s blog (a big Howdy to Deacon) and enjoy it tremendously. I can’t wait to read the new book!
I do so love the Julia Grey books. I’m also a regular visitor to Deanna’s blog (a big Howdy to Deacon) and enjoy it tremendously. I can’t wait to read the new book!
I love gothic settings and castles! This looks like an intriguing read!
I love gothic settings and castles! This looks like an intriguing read!
Deanna’s books take me to places I dream to travel . Written so vividly I felt like I was part of Julia and Brisbanes adventures. I can not wait to go on new adventures with new characters in The Dead Travel Fast…and of course go far away with Julia and Brisbane again in October!
Great writing, Great reading!
Deanna’s books take me to places I dream to travel . Written so vividly I felt like I was part of Julia and Brisbanes adventures. I can not wait to go on new adventures with new characters in The Dead Travel Fast…and of course go far away with Julia and Brisbane again in October!
Great writing, Great reading!
Please sign me up. I love gothics!
Please sign me up. I love gothics!
Looking forward to this Gothic! Deanna Raybourn is among the authors I point to when people mistakenly say romance is an inferior genre.
Looking forward to this Gothic! Deanna Raybourn is among the authors I point to when people mistakenly say romance is an inferior genre.
Someone posted the original cover for Silent In the Sanctuary and it piqued my interest. I picked up the series and thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to more books about Julia and Nicholas. In the mean time, I’ d like to read Deanna’s newest book. Please enter me in the contest.
Someone posted the original cover for Silent In the Sanctuary and it piqued my interest. I picked up the series and thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to more books about Julia and Nicholas. In the mean time, I’ d like to read Deanna’s newest book. Please enter me in the contest.
I love Julia Grey series. Now a Gothic!!! Wowee, I’m so excited for this book.
I love Julia Grey series. Now a Gothic!!! Wowee, I’m so excited for this book.
I have never read her books before, sounds really good! Please enter me.
I have never read her books before, sounds really good! Please enter me.
Please enter me in this contest.
Please enter me in this contest.
Would love to read this, and her other books! Have been looking for a new author to fall in love with…thanks!
Would love to read this, and her other books! Have been looking for a new author to fall in love with…thanks!
I can’t wait to read it! Looking forward to a Lady Julia #4, too.
I can’t wait to read it! Looking forward to a Lady Julia #4, too.
I’m prolly the youngest Deanna Raybourn fan at the age of 18. I absolutely love her writting style and her plots! It would be AMAZING to get a copy of her newest book!!!
Thanks!!!
I’m prolly the youngest Deanna Raybourn fan at the age of 18. I absolutely love her writting style and her plots! It would be AMAZING to get a copy of her newest book!!!
Thanks!!!
I am so excited to read this!! I just wish it were out now, before I go on a long plane ride this week!
I am so excited to read this!! I just wish it were out now, before I go on a long plane ride this week!
I am so looking forward to both books!
I am so looking forward to both books!
Can’t get enough of Deanna Raybourn! So excited for this new one and the next Julia Grey novel!
Can’t get enough of Deanna Raybourn! So excited for this new one and the next Julia Grey novel!
I’m really looking forward to Deanna’s new gothic, as I’ve been exploring similar territory in my latest manuscript and love the brooding heroes of this genre. No need to enter me in the giveaway, though–just stopping in to say hello. I’m going to be first in line to buy it when she visits Houston’s Murder by the Book in March.
Looking foward to another fantastic read!
TJB
I’m really looking forward to Deanna’s new gothic, as I’ve been exploring similar territory in my latest manuscript and love the brooding heroes of this genre. No need to enter me in the giveaway, though–just stopping in to say hello. I’m going to be first in line to buy it when she visits Houston’s Murder by the Book in March.
Looking foward to another fantastic read!
TJB
I love the Lady Julia books! I am really excited to read this new stand alone book, as well as the next Lady Julia.
I love the Lady Julia books! I am really excited to read this new stand alone book, as well as the next Lady Julia.
I can’t wait to read this book. I have always loved this type of book. I also can’t wait to see what the future holds for Julia and Nicholas. 🙂
I can’t wait to read this book. I have always loved this type of book. I also can’t wait to see what the future holds for Julia and Nicholas. 🙂
I adored the first three Lady Julia books and, after reading the description of “”The Dead Travel Fast”” I am immensely looking forward to this one as well.
I adored the first three Lady Julia books and, after reading the description of “”The Dead Travel Fast”” I am immensely looking forward to this one as well.
I can’t wait to read it!
I can’t wait to read it!
I love finding a new author! The Dead Travel Fast sounds great and has a beautiful cover!
I love finding a new author! The Dead Travel Fast sounds great and has a beautiful cover!
Want them both: I just discovered you and so enjoy Lady Julia!
Want them both: I just discovered you and so enjoy Lady Julia!
Very interested to read this!
Very interested to read this!
It sounds almost too good to be true–one of my very favorite authors has written a classic gothic tale. There just aren’t enough of them around anymore and I am SO ridiculously eager to read The Dead Travel Fast!
It sounds almost too good to be true–one of my very favorite authors has written a classic gothic tale. There just aren’t enough of them around anymore and I am SO ridiculously eager to read The Dead Travel Fast!
Only one month more to wait! So excited–I love hearing about the characters I will be meeting soon. 🙂
Only one month more to wait! So excited–I love hearing about the characters I will be meeting soon. 🙂
I love the Lady Julia books and am certain I will enjoy The Dead Travel Fast.
I love the Lady Julia books and am certain I will enjoy The Dead Travel Fast.
I cannot wait to read this!
I cannot wait to read this!
I, too, devoured Victoria Holt in my formative years so I’m looking forward to reading Deanna’s homage to the gothic romance. Also am an adoring fan of the Lady Julia books so I can’t wait to read more about Nicholas and Julia’s new adventures.
I, too, devoured Victoria Holt in my formative years so I’m looking forward to reading Deanna’s homage to the gothic romance. Also am an adoring fan of the Lady Julia books so I can’t wait to read more about Nicholas and Julia’s new adventures.
I love love love Deanna’s books!
I love love love Deanna’s books!
I can’t wait to read “”The Dead Travel Fast”” and the next book in the Lady Julia Grey series “”Dark Road to Darjeeling””! As soon as I read “”Silent in the Grave”” I had to rush out and get the rest of the series.
I can’t wait to read “”The Dead Travel Fast”” and the next book in the Lady Julia Grey series “”Dark Road to Darjeeling””! As soon as I read “”Silent in the Grave”” I had to rush out and get the rest of the series.
I cannot wait for both of these books! I have told all my friends to read the Lady Julia Grey books!!
I cannot wait for both of these books! I have told all my friends to read the Lady Julia Grey books!!
I love finding new authors. One way or the other, I’ll try her books.
I love finding new authors. One way or the other, I’ll try her books.
I have been reading Deanna Raybourn since her first novel, Silent in the Grave, appeared. And I have to say, she is absolutely flawless in creating a historical world that is still able to be related to by a contemporary reader. She is truly an artist at her craft and I can’t wait to read her new novel!
I have been reading Deanna Raybourn since her first novel, Silent in the Grave, appeared. And I have to say, she is absolutely flawless in creating a historical world that is still able to be related to by a contemporary reader. She is truly an artist at her craft and I can’t wait to read her new novel!
I have yet to discover an author I love more than Deanna Raybourn!
Her captivating stories are EVERYTHING I look for in a novel:
Thoroughly developed characters that are intertwined in a love-hate romantic relationship, and not only are her mysteries well thought out, but it is set in such an excitingly dark place that the reader almost cannot wait to discover the cobblestones of London for themselevs. The way Deanna Raybourn writes makes her reader feel like they themselves are stepping out onto the pages to bring light to the culture of Old London, letting her readers relish her writing with the ability of their own senses. And to top it all off, Raybourn has a great sense of Victorian fashion, and has a very descriptive yet understandable way of portraying it to her readers. Ms. Raybourn defs. knows what she wants to write about, and makes her work perfectly presentable to her captivated fans!
I have yet to discover an author I love more than Deanna Raybourn!
Her captivating stories are EVERYTHING I look for in a novel:
Thoroughly developed characters that are intertwined in a love-hate romantic relationship, and not only are her mysteries well thought out, but it is set in such an excitingly dark place that the reader almost cannot wait to discover the cobblestones of London for themselevs. The way Deanna Raybourn writes makes her reader feel like they themselves are stepping out onto the pages to bring light to the culture of Old London, letting her readers relish her writing with the ability of their own senses. And to top it all off, Raybourn has a great sense of Victorian fashion, and has a very descriptive yet understandable way of portraying it to her readers. Ms. Raybourn defs. knows what she wants to write about, and makes her work perfectly presentable to her captivated fans!
I’m counting down the days til this comes out! =D
I’m counting down the days til this comes out! =D
I have all the Silent books and these are treasures! Looking forwadr to her new book. I am sure it will be as wonderful as the others. I have recommended the Lady Julia Gray series to many of my friends.
I have all the Silent books and these are treasures! Looking forwadr to her new book. I am sure it will be as wonderful as the others. I have recommended the Lady Julia Gray series to many of my friends.
Love her books. I’ve borrowed mine out to several people.
Love her books. I’ve borrowed mine out to several people.
Cannot wait!!!!!!
Cannot wait!!!!!!
I can’t wait for the new book!!
I can’t wait for the new book!!
Looking forward to the release of The Dead Travel Fast! I stumbled upon Ms. Raybourn’s first “”Silent”” book by accident and was so happy to spend my winter break with such an engaging series.
Looking forward to the release of The Dead Travel Fast! I stumbled upon Ms. Raybourn’s first “”Silent”” book by accident and was so happy to spend my winter break with such an engaging series.
I’m very much looking forward towards this book!! 🙂
I’m very much looking forward towards this book!! 🙂
I am SO excited about BOTH of Deanna’s new books! Look forward to reading them both – The Dead Travel Fast AND the new Lady Julia tome.
I am SO excited about BOTH of Deanna’s new books! Look forward to reading them both – The Dead Travel Fast AND the new Lady Julia tome.
I had a great time with the Lady Julia series, can’t wait to meet the new characters.
I had a great time with the Lady Julia series, can’t wait to meet the new characters.
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Sounds fascinating. Have to read this.
Sounds fascinating. Have to read this.
Can’t wait to read this!
Can’t wait to read this!
I’ve totally enjoyed the Lady Julia Grey novels. Looking forward to reading “”The Dead Travel Fast””. Great title!
I’ve totally enjoyed the Lady Julia Grey novels. Looking forward to reading “”The Dead Travel Fast””. Great title!
I’m so glad that you have provided a perspective on Ms. Raybourn’s books. Not being familiar with this author, I am excited about a new “”find.””
I’m so glad that you have provided a perspective on Ms. Raybourn’s books. Not being familiar with this author, I am excited about a new “”find.””
I am so excited to meet Theodora and enter her world!
I am so excited to meet Theodora and enter her world!
I love the Lady Julia Grey books and can’t wait to read this book about Theodora.
I love the Lady Julia Grey books and can’t wait to read this book about Theodora.
I grew up reading the gothics and consider them my first love when it comes to reading lol. I’m always thrilled to find a new author that writes these kinds of stories. Thanks for the chance.
I grew up reading the gothics and consider them my first love when it comes to reading lol. I’m always thrilled to find a new author that writes these kinds of stories. Thanks for the chance.
I love Deanna Raybourn’s books, I adore Lady Julia! (I fancy myself to be a real life Portia, haha) I am looking forward to The Dead Travel Fast, I hope the characters are just as exciting and entertaining!! I plan to be reading it over spring break on the Florida beach… it would be extra nice if it were free! haha. 🙂
I love Deanna Raybourn’s books, I adore Lady Julia! (I fancy myself to be a real life Portia, haha) I am looking forward to The Dead Travel Fast, I hope the characters are just as exciting and entertaining!! I plan to be reading it over spring break on the Florida beach… it would be extra nice if it were free! haha. 🙂
ps. It would be amazing if they made movies for the Lady Julia Grey series! I would love to audition for a part!! 😉
ps. It would be amazing if they made movies for the Lady Julia Grey series! I would love to audition for a part!! 😉
The beginning of March cannot come soon enough. I’m looking forward to this novel.
The beginning of March cannot come soon enough. I’m looking forward to this novel.
I couldn’t believe the ending of Silent on the Moor. An author followed through on what was right and didn’t drag it out for 7 books? I am a big fan and would love to enjoy a copy of her newest.
I couldn’t believe the ending of Silent on the Moor. An author followed through on what was right and didn’t drag it out for 7 books? I am a big fan and would love to enjoy a copy of her newest.
I want to win a copy of this book! One copy for Kelly, please!
I want to win a copy of this book! One copy for Kelly, please!
worth a try 😉
worth a try 😉
I’m looking forward to this book.
I’m looking forward to this book.
It’s so fun to hear a little bit more about the book! I cannot wait to read it. And an archvillain in the Julia Grey series?! I’m so there.
It’s so fun to hear a little bit more about the book! I cannot wait to read it. And an archvillain in the Julia Grey series?! I’m so there.
I am so looking forward to this book! Love Julia, but I grew up loving gothics and to have a writer as talented as Deanna do one is so exciting. Can’t wait.
I am so looking forward to this book! Love Julia, but I grew up loving gothics and to have a writer as talented as Deanna do one is so exciting. Can’t wait.
Another new author for me. I love this site.
Another new author for me. I love this site.
sounds like a good book
sounds like a good book
Yay, another LJG story! I grew up reading all those same gothics, Deanna, so I’m really looking forward to this new book. Theodora sounds like a character I’m going to like a lot.
Yay, another LJG story! I grew up reading all those same gothics, Deanna, so I’m really looking forward to this new book. Theodora sounds like a character I’m going to like a lot.
I am dying to read this book… it’s the only thing that can keep from total despair while I wait for “”Dark Road to Darjeeling””!!
I am dying to read this book… it’s the only thing that can keep from total despair while I wait for “”Dark Road to Darjeeling””!!
OH MY ANOTHER AUTHOR!! GOODY, I MUST GET YOUR BOOK!
OH MY ANOTHER AUTHOR!! GOODY, I MUST GET YOUR BOOK!
Add me to the hopeful winners!
Add me to the hopeful winners!
The Lady Julia Grey series is one of my favorite in romance; I can’t wait to see what Ms. Raybourn does with a brand new cast of characters!
The Lady Julia Grey series is one of my favorite in romance; I can’t wait to see what Ms. Raybourn does with a brand new cast of characters!
Can’t wait…love Deanna’s writing with wit!
Can’t wait…love Deanna’s writing with wit!
I greedily devoured the three Lady Julia Grey books one right after the other, after discovering them. I’ve been waiting for the fourth for months. I’m just as delighted to hear about the new Gothic. Thanks so much for the interview.
I greedily devoured the three Lady Julia Grey books one right after the other, after discovering them. I’ve been waiting for the fourth for months. I’m just as delighted to hear about the new Gothic. Thanks so much for the interview.
I’m so looking forward to this release. I love Deanna’s books! I tell everyone I can about these books.
I’m so looking forward to this release. I love Deanna’s books! I tell everyone I can about these books.
Sounds really good. Please enter me too.
Sounds really good. Please enter me too.
I definitely have to check this series out! I love Gothic novels.
I definitely have to check this series out! I love Gothic novels.
I loved Deanna’s Lady Grey books, looking forward to reading This one!
I loved Deanna’s Lady Grey books, looking forward to reading This one!
Sounds interesting! I always like to find new authors.
Sounds interesting! I always like to find new authors.
Can’t wait for this new release from Deanna! I’ve read all of her previous novels & I just know I won’t be disappointed!!!
Can’t wait for this new release from Deanna! I’ve read all of her previous novels & I just know I won’t be disappointed!!!
Deanna is by far one of my favorite authors! Since I LOVE the Lady Julia Grey books, I know I’m going to love this book. I’m so excited! This will be my first gothic!
Deanna is by far one of my favorite authors! Since I LOVE the Lady Julia Grey books, I know I’m going to love this book. I’m so excited! This will be my first gothic!
I just love this series!
I just love this series!
Can’t wait for the new Julia Gray, but already have the Dead Travel Fast on order, also. While I adore Nicholas Brisbane (have the wallpaper developed by another fan on my desktop), I am excited about a new Gothic. I read so many Gothics in middle and high school. I would love to get an early start on it. (I have the ebook version ordered for my Kindle.) Thanks for the many hours of entertainment.
Can’t wait for the new Julia Gray, but already have the Dead Travel Fast on order, also. While I adore Nicholas Brisbane (have the wallpaper developed by another fan on my desktop), I am excited about a new Gothic. I read so many Gothics in middle and high school. I would love to get an early start on it. (I have the ebook version ordered for my Kindle.) Thanks for the many hours of entertainment.
Oh, I can’t wait for The Dead Travel Fast! Deanna’s Lady Julia Grey series is one of my favorites from the last few years – there’s no one else writing such great psuedo-gothic books right now. She’s so wonderful!
Oh, I can’t wait for The Dead Travel Fast! Deanna’s Lady Julia Grey series is one of my favorites from the last few years – there’s no one else writing such great psuedo-gothic books right now. She’s so wonderful!
OOH!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a copy! (advance or otherwise). Pick me!Pick me!Pick me!!!
OOH!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a copy! (advance or otherwise). Pick me!Pick me!Pick me!!!
This book sounds awesome!
Thanks for the contest! 🙂
This book sounds awesome!
Thanks for the contest! 🙂
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Verrry Interesting! Victorian…Gothic…Romantic Thriller! Sounds like a very good read, indeed! I would love to win a copy of “”The Dead Travel Fast””!
Verrry Interesting! Victorian…Gothic…Romantic Thriller! Sounds like a very good read, indeed! I would love to win a copy of “”The Dead Travel Fast””!
I’m very much looking forward to this book. I read all three of the “”Silent…”” books over the holidays and can’t wait for more of Deanna’s books!!
I’m very much looking forward to this book. I read all three of the “”Silent…”” books over the holidays and can’t wait for more of Deanna’s books!!
Hi, Deanna–
I loved your Silent books and am already half in love with this new series based just on this description. I’ll look forward to reading them!
Hi, Deanna–
I loved your Silent books and am already half in love with this new series based just on this description. I’ll look forward to reading them!
Sounds good….loved the Lady Julia books…count me in;-)
Sounds good….loved the Lady Julia books…count me in;-)
Fell in love with your books starting with SILENT IN THE GRAVE because they are so much fun as well as so well written, and though I love many of the mysteries of today, I missed sorely Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt, & M.M.Kaye–though I have many of their books on tape to listen to when I get nostalgic–and though I love the Amelia Peabody books, they’ve already got a substantial footing in the 20th century. Am so excited about THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST as my nieces are great Twilight fans and also gave me a book on how to survive Zombies, which apparently have a culture of their own today, so to revisit Transylvania with some question of vampires will put me in good stead with the younger generation. I have already pre-ordered the book, so someone else who need it more can have a chance to win it. Looking forward to some good reading.
Fell in love with your books starting with SILENT IN THE GRAVE because they are so much fun as well as so well written, and though I love many of the mysteries of today, I missed sorely Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt, & M.M.Kaye–though I have many of their books on tape to listen to when I get nostalgic–and though I love the Amelia Peabody books, they’ve already got a substantial footing in the 20th century. Am so excited about THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST as my nieces are great Twilight fans and also gave me a book on how to survive Zombies, which apparently have a culture of their own today, so to revisit Transylvania with some question of vampires will put me in good stead with the younger generation. I have already pre-ordered the book, so someone else who need it more can have a chance to win it. Looking forward to some good reading.
Looking forward to “”meeting”” these new characters, as well as the next adventures of Lady Julia Grey, et.al.
Looking forward to “”meeting”” these new characters, as well as the next adventures of Lady Julia Grey, et.al.
I thought the Lady Grey books were awesome. I’d love to enter the contest for The Dead Travel Fast!
I thought the Lady Grey books were awesome. I’d love to enter the contest for The Dead Travel Fast!
Would love to read it!! Thanks for entering me in the contest.
Would love to read it!! Thanks for entering me in the contest.
Would love to read it!! Thanks for entering me in the contest.
Would love to read it!! Thanks for entering me in the contest.
I adore the Lady Julia Grey series – can’t wait to see what else Deanna has up her sleeve. I would love to win an advance copy of her new book, but if not, I’ll get my hands on it anyway when it’s released 🙂
I adore the Lady Julia Grey series – can’t wait to see what else Deanna has up her sleeve. I would love to win an advance copy of her new book, but if not, I’ll get my hands on it anyway when it’s released 🙂
I read Silent in the Grave and I was thrilled to find that Deanna Raybourn had two more books in the series. I was happy to add an author to my must read list. It has been a while since I was actually surprised by a book…a welcome surprise at that.
I read Silent in the Grave and I was thrilled to find that Deanna Raybourn had two more books in the series. I was happy to add an author to my must read list. It has been a while since I was actually surprised by a book…a welcome surprise at that.
This story sounds wonderful … and I am SO glad that another Lady Julia Gray novel is coming our way. Thanks!!
This story sounds wonderful … and I am SO glad that another Lady Julia Gray novel is coming our way. Thanks!!
This sounds interesting. Count me in. 😀
This sounds interesting. Count me in. 😀
I’m so excited to hear about your newest book, Deanna. I loved reading Victoria Holt too all those years ago and if anyone can bring the feel of those old gothics, it’s you. Looking forward to reading The Dead Travel Fast.
I’m so excited to hear about your newest book, Deanna. I loved reading Victoria Holt too all those years ago and if anyone can bring the feel of those old gothics, it’s you. Looking forward to reading The Dead Travel Fast.
The book sounds really interesting. Looking forward to reading a new author.
The book sounds really interesting. Looking forward to reading a new author.
Sounds really good.
Sounds really good.
I too read Victoria Holt as a girl–such wonderfully creepy stuff! This book sounds just as distinctively great as your Lady Julia series. Can’t wait to read it!
I too read Victoria Holt as a girl–such wonderfully creepy stuff! This book sounds just as distinctively great as your Lady Julia series. Can’t wait to read it!
I am a HUGE fan of Deanna Raybourn and love all her books. Thanks so much for having this giveaway!
I am a HUGE fan of Deanna Raybourn and love all her books. Thanks so much for having this giveaway!
I am a sucker for anything Gothic. Mix that with Deanna Raybourn and I am heaven! I cannot wait to read this one.
I am a sucker for anything Gothic. Mix that with Deanna Raybourn and I am heaven! I cannot wait to read this one.
This would be so totally new for me, would love to try this book. Thanks for the contest.
This would be so totally new for me, would love to try this book. Thanks for the contest.
Absolutely cannot wait for this book… Deanna Raybourn writes the BEST escape fiction around!!! Sooo excited for the opportunity to get a copy of “”The Dead Travel Fast”” a few weeks early!!!!
Absolutely cannot wait for this book… Deanna Raybourn writes the BEST escape fiction around!!! Sooo excited for the opportunity to get a copy of “”The Dead Travel Fast”” a few weeks early!!!!
Like so many others, I have loved the Julia Grey novels, anxiously awaiting the fourth one. In the meantime, I’d love a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Like so many others, I have loved the Julia Grey novels, anxiously awaiting the fourth one. In the meantime, I’d love a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to have a copy!!!
I would love to have a copy!!!
Thanks for the interview & giveaway. Can’t wait to read this book (I also grew up reading Victoria Holt) and to read the next Julia Grey!
Thanks for the interview & giveaway. Can’t wait to read this book (I also grew up reading Victoria Holt) and to read the next Julia Grey!
Looking forward to reading this! And can’t wait for the next Julia and Nicholas book! 🙂
Looking forward to reading this! And can’t wait for the next Julia and Nicholas book! 🙂
I love the Lady Julia books and am looking forward to hearing more from her. What is her actual name/title now, post-marriage? I am also excited to read about new characters since I love Deanna Raybourn’s writing! Debbie
I love the Lady Julia books and am looking forward to hearing more from her. What is her actual name/title now, post-marriage? I am also excited to read about new characters since I love Deanna Raybourn’s writing! Debbie
I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Deanna Raybourn is one of my favorite recent authors.
I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Deanna Raybourn is one of my favorite recent authors.
Deanna Raybourn is a wonder. I’ll follow her tales anywhere and would thoroughly enjoy an advanced copy.
Deanna Raybourn is a wonder. I’ll follow her tales anywhere and would thoroughly enjoy an advanced copy.
I am very excited about the release of this book! What a wonderful interview.
I am very excited about the release of this book! What a wonderful interview.
oooyeah!!! can’t wait to get my hands on it.
oooyeah!!! can’t wait to get my hands on it.
I am really interested to see how the “”voice”” of Theodora is different from Lady Julia.
I wonder, too, about Ms. Raybourn’s depiction of Lady Julia as “”scatty””. Is it because she is oblivious to the evil in the books (particularly the first)?
I am really interested to see how the “”voice”” of Theodora is different from Lady Julia.
I wonder, too, about Ms. Raybourn’s depiction of Lady Julia as “”scatty””. Is it because she is oblivious to the evil in the books (particularly the first)?
I love Deanna’s Lady Grey series, and I adore gothic novels. I, too, grew up reading Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney. I did my college Honor’s thesis on the gothic novel. I cannot wait to get both books.
I love Deanna’s Lady Grey series, and I adore gothic novels. I, too, grew up reading Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney. I did my college Honor’s thesis on the gothic novel. I cannot wait to get both books.
Can’t wait to get a chance to read a stand-alone by Deanna! I love the Julia Grey series, but am looking forward to seeing her shake things up a bit.
Can’t wait to get a chance to read a stand-alone by Deanna! I love the Julia Grey series, but am looking forward to seeing her shake things up a bit.
I’m really looking forward to this book! I loved the Julia Grey series, but this one sounds exciting.
I’m really looking forward to this book! I loved the Julia Grey series, but this one sounds exciting.
Very excited about this new book. I love Deanna’s voice and perspective!
Very excited about this new book. I love Deanna’s voice and perspective!
waiting patiently
waiting patiently
This one sounds like fun. Can’t wait to read it!
This one sounds like fun. Can’t wait to read it!
Can’t wait until March – sounds like this will be a good read.
Can’t wait until March – sounds like this will be a good read.
I love Ms. Raybourn’s Julia Grey series and am looking forward to a her new stand alone novel. I can’t wait to get my hands on it! She’s one of the few authors that I impatiently track the schedule for each new release.
I love Ms. Raybourn’s Julia Grey series and am looking forward to a her new stand alone novel. I can’t wait to get my hands on it! She’s one of the few authors that I impatiently track the schedule for each new release.
Can’t wait to read the new book, but I’m happy to hear about the next Lady Julia Grey novel is almost ready. This is a great day!
Can’t wait to read the new book, but I’m happy to hear about the next Lady Julia Grey novel is almost ready. This is a great day!
I love the “”Silent”” series and I’m sure the new novel will be just as entertaining. Deanna always delivers!
I love the “”Silent”” series and I’m sure the new novel will be just as entertaining. Deanna always delivers!
Deanna’s books are a family affair for me…I (in my 40s) love them, my mom (almost 70) loves them, and I am just introducing them to my teenage (17) daughter, who I have no doubt will love them! Can’t wait to read the two new ones in 2010!
Deanna’s books are a family affair for me…I (in my 40s) love them, my mom (almost 70) loves them, and I am just introducing them to my teenage (17) daughter, who I have no doubt will love them! Can’t wait to read the two new ones in 2010!
I am SO excited for this book! I loved reading gothics as a teenager and still like to re-read a few of my favorites periodically.
I am SO excited for this book! I loved reading gothics as a teenager and still like to re-read a few of my favorites periodically.
I very much look forward to the new adventure from Deanna Raybourn, who is a great writer.
I very much look forward to the new adventure from Deanna Raybourn, who is a great writer.
I liked the Lady Julia Grey novels so much that I read them all twice, which I normally never do. They were so dynamic and detailed that I had was still able to enjoy reading them the second time around. I’m so glad that another Deanna Raybourn book is coming out, since I’ve been languishing away for lack of anything really good to read for months now.
I liked the Lady Julia Grey novels so much that I read them all twice, which I normally never do. They were so dynamic and detailed that I had was still able to enjoy reading them the second time around. I’m so glad that another Deanna Raybourn book is coming out, since I’ve been languishing away for lack of anything really good to read for months now.
Oh my goodness, so many responses! But I still want to enter – the book sounds great and I loved the first two Julia Grey novels (which is how far along I am, but I just started reading this series last month) 🙂
Oh my goodness, so many responses! But I still want to enter – the book sounds great and I loved the first two Julia Grey novels (which is how far along I am, but I just started reading this series last month) 🙂
I love Deanna’s books and can’t wait to get my hands on The Dead Travel Fast. I am currently reading several different vampire series, so I am really excited to see what Deanna’s new book is like. I’m sure I won’t be disappointed because the Lady Julia Grey series is fantastic. Thanks Deanna for your great imagination and for sharing it with us.
I love Deanna’s books and can’t wait to get my hands on The Dead Travel Fast. I am currently reading several different vampire series, so I am really excited to see what Deanna’s new book is like. I’m sure I won’t be disappointed because the Lady Julia Grey series is fantastic. Thanks Deanna for your great imagination and for sharing it with us.
I love Gothic novels and this one sounds really good! I think I’ve read almost all of Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney’s books!
I love Gothic novels and this one sounds really good! I think I’ve read almost all of Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney’s books!
Can’t wait! I love the Julia Grey books. I’ve never read a Gothic book, so I’m excited to try one out!
Can’t wait! I love the Julia Grey books. I’ve never read a Gothic book, so I’m excited to try one out!
If Deanna writes it, I will read it. Her daily blog renewed my interest in reading in general. She is my literary guru, and she has good sense of humor.
If Deanna writes it, I will read it. Her daily blog renewed my interest in reading in general. She is my literary guru, and she has good sense of humor.
I am so happy that everybody is so excited about The Dead Travel Fast–wish we had enough copies to give everyone a book!
I wish I could remember who asked about why I called Julia “”scatty””, but I know it was mentioned earlier in the comments. There is a very long answer to that–long enough for a blog entry of its own!–but the short answer is that she is sometimes so focused on the matter at hand that she misses something else entirely. Occasionally, she misses something important! But I think that is a completely human failing, and I hope it makes her more realistic as a character.
A million bouquets of “”thank yous”” for all the support–I feel like the prom queen!
I am so happy that everybody is so excited about The Dead Travel Fast–wish we had enough copies to give everyone a book!
I wish I could remember who asked about why I called Julia “”scatty””, but I know it was mentioned earlier in the comments. There is a very long answer to that–long enough for a blog entry of its own!–but the short answer is that she is sometimes so focused on the matter at hand that she misses something else entirely. Occasionally, she misses something important! But I think that is a completely human failing, and I hope it makes her more realistic as a character.
A million bouquets of “”thank yous”” for all the support–I feel like the prom queen!
I’ve just been re-reading the Lady Julia series. It’s so wonderful, and I can’t wait to get to read something new by Deanna! I keep reading the first paragraph of Silent in the Grave out loud to people, and they’re borrowing my copies now 🙂
I’ve just been re-reading the Lady Julia series. It’s so wonderful, and I can’t wait to get to read something new by Deanna! I keep reading the first paragraph of Silent in the Grave out loud to people, and they’re borrowing my copies now 🙂
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Very informative post. I’ve found your blog via Google and I’m really happy about the information you provide in your articles. Btw your sites layout is really broken on the Kmelon browser. Would be really great if you could fix that. Anyhow keep up the good work!
YES 🙂 I CAN’T WAIT!! I have marked the release date of the Dead Travel Fast on my calendar. Sooooo excited 😀
YES 🙂 I CAN’T WAIT!! I have marked the release date of the Dead Travel Fast on my calendar. Sooooo excited 😀
I cannot wait for this book. I also grew up loving gothic romances. I especially love learning about new places, people or time periods. Missi
I cannot wait for this book. I also grew up loving gothic romances. I especially love learning about new places, people or time periods. Missi
hi you are a new author to me!! i love finding new authors and books. They look wonderful. I’ll have to check them out..
hi you are a new author to me!! i love finding new authors and books. They look wonderful. I’ll have to check them out..
I love Deanna Raybourn’s writing, wit, and intelligent characters. I can’t wait for the new book!
I love Deanna Raybourn’s writing, wit, and intelligent characters. I can’t wait for the new book!
Most impatiently waiting for both books to be released and the ones she hasn’t written yet! Thank goodness I’ve given up biting my nails for I would have gnawed up to my elbows by now!
Most impatiently waiting for both books to be released and the ones she hasn’t written yet! Thank goodness I’ve given up biting my nails for I would have gnawed up to my elbows by now!
I really enjoyed the interview. I look forward for the book!
I really enjoyed the interview. I look forward for the book!
I have loved the Lady Julia series and can’t wait to read this!
I have loved the Lady Julia series and can’t wait to read this!
Thanks for the interview and the chance for a book!
Thanks for the interview and the chance for a book!
Great interview – can’t wait for the book.
Great interview – can’t wait for the book.
I love the Julia Grey books, and I can’t wait for the new books to come out!!!
I love the Julia Grey books, and I can’t wait for the new books to come out!!!
I loved the Lady Julia series. I loaned them to a friend and never got them back. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series and the new book.
I loved the Lady Julia series. I loaned them to a friend and never got them back. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series and the new book.
I am so excited to read The Dead Travel Fast. I love the idea of the setting as a third character. Great interview!
I am so excited to read The Dead Travel Fast. I love the idea of the setting as a third character. Great interview!
Really great interview.
Really great interview.
I loved all of the Lady Julia books and expect to love this one. I’m glad to see she is broadening her repertoire (though if she only wrote Julia Gray/Brisbane novels for the next ten years, I’d still be happy). I borrowed the books from the library and have since picked them up as keepers in my collection. I’ll wait a year and then re-read them (and now, I won’t have to wait so long to see what happens to Nicholas and Julia).
I loved all of the Lady Julia books and expect to love this one. I’m glad to see she is broadening her repertoire (though if she only wrote Julia Gray/Brisbane novels for the next ten years, I’d still be happy). I borrowed the books from the library and have since picked them up as keepers in my collection. I’ll wait a year and then re-read them (and now, I won’t have to wait so long to see what happens to Nicholas and Julia).
I really enjoyed reading this interview and I am eagerly awaiting The Dead Travel Fast!
I really enjoyed reading this interview and I am eagerly awaiting The Dead Travel Fast!
Deanna Raybourn brought me out of a huge reading slump with her Julia Grey novels and I am looking forward to The Dead Travel Fast (and the Dark Road to Darjeeling as well).
Deanna Raybourn brought me out of a huge reading slump with her Julia Grey novels and I am looking forward to The Dead Travel Fast (and the Dark Road to Darjeeling as well).
This book sounds so good – it’s definitely going on my TBR list!
This book sounds so good – it’s definitely going on my TBR list!
I love the Julia Grey series so I am excited to read this new book too! I can hardly wait!
I love the Julia Grey series so I am excited to read this new book too! I can hardly wait!
I love Deanna Raybourn’s writing style. There is no doubt that I’ll be buying a copy of the Dead Travel Fast! 🙂
I love Deanna Raybourn’s writing style. There is no doubt that I’ll be buying a copy of the Dead Travel Fast! 🙂
I came late into the Julia Grey series starting with the first book and immediately fell in love. Cannot wait to see what Deanna has done with The Dead Travel Fast and I am (im)patiently waiting for the fourth installment of the Julia Grey series.
I came late into the Julia Grey series starting with the first book and immediately fell in love. Cannot wait to see what Deanna has done with The Dead Travel Fast and I am (im)patiently waiting for the fourth installment of the Julia Grey series.
I’m excited to read anything that Deanna writes! Her newest book sounds great!
I’m excited to read anything that Deanna writes! Her newest book sounds great!
I cannot wait for both The Dead Travel Fast and the next Lady Julia book!
I cannot wait for both The Dead Travel Fast and the next Lady Julia book!
I have had this book on order at Amazon since November! It can not come fast enough!!
I have had this book on order at Amazon since November! It can not come fast enough!!
I love gothics so I can’t wait to read this.
I love gothics so I can’t wait to read this.
I really enjoy the Lady Julia series and I’m excited to see what other stories Deanna has to share!
I really enjoy the Lady Julia series and I’m excited to see what other stories Deanna has to share!
I love reading books set in different parts of the world and I’m looking forward to The Dead Travel Fast for a visit to Transylvania.
I love reading books set in different parts of the world and I’m looking forward to The Dead Travel Fast for a visit to Transylvania.
I’m a fan and am axiously awaiting for anything Deanna writes!!!
I’m a fan and am axiously awaiting for anything Deanna writes!!!
I read all the “”Silent…”” books over the holidays and can’t wait for this book, as well as the new Lady Julia Grey story later this year!
I read all the “”Silent…”” books over the holidays and can’t wait for this book, as well as the new Lady Julia Grey story later this year!
“”I grew up reading Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, M.M. Kay, so writing a classic Gothic was just tremendous fun.””
I was already interested in this book, but this sold me completely.
“”I grew up reading Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, M.M. Kay, so writing a classic Gothic was just tremendous fun.””
I was already interested in this book, but this sold me completely.
I absolutely love Deanna Raybourn! I was so excited when I stumbled across her books while looking for a new author a couple of years ago. I have read and re-read all of her Julia Grey Books at least five times. I cannot wait for this next book to come out in March!
I absolutely love Deanna Raybourn! I was so excited when I stumbled across her books while looking for a new author a couple of years ago. I have read and re-read all of her Julia Grey Books at least five times. I cannot wait for this next book to come out in March!
I adore Deanna Raybourn! I was one of the first to purchase Julia Grey #1 and the daily reading or lurking on Deanna’s blog literally helped save my life after I got RA. I can’t wait for her new The Dead Travel Fast and I hope she continues to write more than just four of the Julia Grey books (not to be greedy – but just LOVE those characters). Thanks Deanna for bring so much JOY into this reader’s life.
I adore Deanna Raybourn! I was one of the first to purchase Julia Grey #1 and the daily reading or lurking on Deanna’s blog literally helped save my life after I got RA. I can’t wait for her new The Dead Travel Fast and I hope she continues to write more than just four of the Julia Grey books (not to be greedy – but just LOVE those characters). Thanks Deanna for bring so much JOY into this reader’s life.
I absolutely love Deanna Raybourn. She is so incredibly talented. When I need to escape reality I just dive into her books.
I absolutely love Deanna Raybourn. She is so incredibly talented. When I need to escape reality I just dive into her books.
I am so excited to read the new book…March 1st seems really far away!
I am so excited to read the new book…March 1st seems really far away!
I LOVED the Lady Julia series, and am looking forward to more of them. And even though vampires scare the bejeebers out of me, I am quite intrigued to see what she’ll do with them!
I LOVED the Lady Julia series, and am looking forward to more of them. And even though vampires scare the bejeebers out of me, I am quite intrigued to see what she’ll do with them!
As a huge D.R. fan I will be buying TDTF the day of its release if I don’t win, but thanks for the opportunity. October seems too long to wait for DRTD so its great to have another D.R. release upcoming. I am partial to gothic novels and have posted about my love of them on my blog.
As a huge D.R. fan I will be buying TDTF the day of its release if I don’t win, but thanks for the opportunity. October seems too long to wait for DRTD so its great to have another D.R. release upcoming. I am partial to gothic novels and have posted about my love of them on my blog.
I am so excited to read this book! The Julia Grey series is one of my favorites and I have been waiting anxiously to see what more Deanna can do!
I am so excited to read this book! The Julia Grey series is one of my favorites and I have been waiting anxiously to see what more Deanna can do!
I’ll have my copy – either won or bought – all ready for you to sign on March 6th!! Gosh…wonderful treats this year…TWO books out and you returning to Texas for a signing
I’ll have my copy – either won or bought – all ready for you to sign on March 6th!! Gosh…wonderful treats this year…TWO books out and you returning to Texas for a signing
I can’t wait for this book too be out. I’d love to win a copy, but I’ll be buying one anyway!
I can’t wait for this book too be out. I’d love to win a copy, but I’ll be buying one anyway!
This past weekend was a wonderfully snowy one – a great time to re-read Silent in the Santuary. I’m so looking forward to this next one!
This past weekend was a wonderfully snowy one – a great time to re-read Silent in the Santuary. I’m so looking forward to this next one!
I love the Julia Gray series and this new book sounds like it is going to be no less than FABULOUS!
I am counting the days until it hits the shelves:)
I love the Julia Gray series and this new book sounds like it is going to be no less than FABULOUS!
I am counting the days until it hits the shelves:)
I’ve been very curious about this title ever since it was announced. Adored the Lady Julie books; the historical detail is rich, but not overpowering. Eager to read another, especially one with a gothic twist, from Ms. Raybourn.
I’ve been very curious about this title ever since it was announced. Adored the Lady Julie books; the historical detail is rich, but not overpowering. Eager to read another, especially one with a gothic twist, from Ms. Raybourn.
Have recently begun reading more mysteries after a lifetime of mostly romance. Really enjoyed the Lady Julia/Nicholas Brisbane stories. I look forward to seeing more of them…. Loved Mary Stewart growing up – so will look forward to reading Ms. Raybourn’s new story.
Have recently begun reading more mysteries after a lifetime of mostly romance. Really enjoyed the Lady Julia/Nicholas Brisbane stories. I look forward to seeing more of them…. Loved Mary Stewart growing up – so will look forward to reading Ms. Raybourn’s new story.
A new Deanna Raybourn and a gothic! Life is good.
A new Deanna Raybourn and a gothic! Life is good.
I was worried that authors had forgotten the gothic thrill that comes from books like Dracula and Mary Stewart. I can’t wait to get back into that world, especially with deanna raybourn behind the wheel! Woohoo!!
I was worried that authors had forgotten the gothic thrill that comes from books like Dracula and Mary Stewart. I can’t wait to get back into that world, especially with deanna raybourn behind the wheel! Woohoo!!
I am really looking forward both to this and the next Julia Grey.
Thank you for posting the interview.
I am really looking forward both to this and the next Julia Grey.
Thank you for posting the interview.
After reading this interview I am even more excited to get my hands on this book!
After reading this interview I am even more excited to get my hands on this book!
I would love a copy!
I would love a copy!
I have been waiting for this book to be released since it first appeared on Amazon. I love Deanna Raybourn and can’t wait to read the new book.
I have been waiting for this book to be released since it first appeared on Amazon. I love Deanna Raybourn and can’t wait to read the new book.
Great title! I’m one of those people that is intrigued by a great title as by the review blurbs.
Great title! I’m one of those people that is intrigued by a great title as by the review blurbs.
I’m a huge fan of Deanna’s Lady Julia books, and have been eagerly looking to this book since I first heard about it. I would love to enter the drawing!
I’m a huge fan of Deanna’s Lady Julia books, and have been eagerly looking to this book since I first heard about it. I would love to enter the drawing!
This book sounds fascinating! I’d love to also read The Land Beyond the Forest…I always enjoy it when authors mention key parts of their research. I look forward to reading the new book!
This book sounds fascinating! I’d love to also read The Land Beyond the Forest…I always enjoy it when authors mention key parts of their research. I look forward to reading the new book!
I’d love a copy of this book!
I’d love a copy of this book!
I just love the Julia Grey books. Bought a set for my friend who travels so she can read them as well. I’m so looking forward to this one and am even more excited to hear it is gothic. Mary Stewart was one of my favorites growing up. Our library doesn’t have this one listed yet, so I just put in a request just yesterday.
I just love the Julia Grey books. Bought a set for my friend who travels so she can read them as well. I’m so looking forward to this one and am even more excited to hear it is gothic. Mary Stewart was one of my favorites growing up. Our library doesn’t have this one listed yet, so I just put in a request just yesterday.
loved the julia grey series
loved the julia grey series
I have been a fan of the Julia Grey books (well, really a fan of Brisbane) from the beginning and share them with my friends. Can’t wait for the new book. Love the title.
I have been a fan of the Julia Grey books (well, really a fan of Brisbane) from the beginning and share them with my friends. Can’t wait for the new book. Love the title.
I have been a long time fan of the Julia Grey books (a fan of Brisbane!). Can’t wait for the new book. Love the title.
I have been a long time fan of the Julia Grey books (a fan of Brisbane!). Can’t wait for the new book. Love the title.
Love the title!
Love the title!
Can’t wait! Winning a copy would be amazing!!
Can’t wait! Winning a copy would be amazing!!
I haven’t checked out Deanna Raybourn’s books yet, and even if I don’t win, I may have to read one. That being said, I hope I do win!
I haven’t checked out Deanna Raybourn’s books yet, and even if I don’t win, I may have to read one. That being said, I hope I do win!
Love that Deanna Raybourn’s books are sooo much better written than the typical romance novel, AND they always have great plots to boot!! Super excited for this one!
Love that Deanna Raybourn’s books are sooo much better written than the typical romance novel, AND they always have great plots to boot!! Super excited for this one!
I absolutely adore the Lady Julia series… so excited to read something new from Deanna Raybourn!
I absolutely adore the Lady Julia series… so excited to read something new from Deanna Raybourn!
Oh, this book sounds intriguing! I have just framed some photos from Simon Marsden’s Dracula calendar and put them in my reading room. It will be a perfect spot to read The Dead Travel Fast.
Oh, this book sounds intriguing! I have just framed some photos from Simon Marsden’s Dracula calendar and put them in my reading room. It will be a perfect spot to read The Dead Travel Fast.
I will definitely put this one on my list. I’ve never read Deanna Raybourn but this book sounds so different than what i’m used to reading. Too tempting to pass up!
I will definitely put this one on my list. I’ve never read Deanna Raybourn but this book sounds so different than what i’m used to reading. Too tempting to pass up!
A friend gave me SITG for my birthday 2 years ago. The best present I have ever received! It introduced me to Deanna Raybourn, her blog and a new genre, historical mysteries. I love Julia’s world and am very very excited to read Theodora’s.
A friend gave me SITG for my birthday 2 years ago. The best present I have ever received! It introduced me to Deanna Raybourn, her blog and a new genre, historical mysteries. I love Julia’s world and am very very excited to read Theodora’s.
I had been turned off by the vampire themed book. But am interested to see how Raybourn handles this in her book. I grew up watching Dark Shadows serial and found that more gothic fun than what is show today.
I had been turned off by the vampire themed book. But am interested to see how Raybourn handles this in her book. I grew up watching Dark Shadows serial and found that more gothic fun than what is show today.
I love the Lady Julia Gray novels. Can’t wait for this one. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a satisfying Gothic.
I love the Lady Julia Gray novels. Can’t wait for this one. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a satisfying Gothic.
I’ll be buying this book either way, because I adore Deanna Raybourn’s Lady Julia series. I can’t wait to read something new from her and this interview just got me excited!
I’ll be buying this book either way, because I adore Deanna Raybourn’s Lady Julia series. I can’t wait to read something new from her and this interview just got me excited!
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Oh, pick me! This sounds great!
Oh, pick me! This sounds great!
Pick me, pick me! I love her books!
Pick me, pick me! I love her books!
Sounds like a great read!
Sounds like a great read!
I remember stumbling about Deanna Raybourn’s books…. about a year ago now. And I fell completely in love. I’m eagerly awaiting the release of the Dead Travel Fast and the next Lady Julia book. 🙂
I remember stumbling about Deanna Raybourn’s books…. about a year ago now. And I fell completely in love. I’m eagerly awaiting the release of the Dead Travel Fast and the next Lady Julia book. 🙂
Looking forward to another great read from Deanna Raybourn!
Looking forward to another great read from Deanna Raybourn!
Ooh, a new gothic; I am eagerly awaiting its release! My interest in gothics has recently been rekindled, so there’s no way I’ll miss this one! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I am reading SITG now, and can already tell that this series will be a keeper. Thank you D.R. for this gift.
The interview was fascinating, as well, and I immediately went to consult Wikipedia, too. I am from San Antonio, and was pleased to read that Ms. Raybourn went to college here! How neat!
Ooh, a new gothic; I am eagerly awaiting its release! My interest in gothics has recently been rekindled, so there’s no way I’ll miss this one! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I am reading SITG now, and can already tell that this series will be a keeper. Thank you D.R. for this gift.
The interview was fascinating, as well, and I immediately went to consult Wikipedia, too. I am from San Antonio, and was pleased to read that Ms. Raybourn went to college here! How neat!
I bought this for my Mom for Christmas so she’ll have something to read in March. I can’t wait to get it! and then soon another JG book!
I bought this for my Mom for Christmas so she’ll have something to read in March. I can’t wait to get it! and then soon another JG book!
I love the title of this one and I know I will buying lots of copies for friends!
I love the title of this one and I know I will buying lots of copies for friends!
I absolutely adore Deanna Raybourn, she is so witty and seems like someone I would like to just hang out with. I can hardly wait for The Dead Travel Fast!
I absolutely adore Deanna Raybourn, she is so witty and seems like someone I would like to just hang out with. I can hardly wait for The Dead Travel Fast!